Loosing weight is a tough on going job. Something that my doctor told me years ago and is not magic but a help. She said I should have a tea made of 1 T. apple cider vinegar containing the mother in a cup of water every day which helps control weight as well as acid-alkaline levels in the body. Also she said not to eat fat free items. She said a bit of fat actually helps you to loose. This seems to help and once you get near the desired weight it is though you are maintaining while loosing without noticing so much every bite you take.